The Government of the Virgin Islands will host a series of public meetings to discuss the proposed Integrity in Public Life Act from May 19 to 26. This was announced in a Government Information Services release. Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that this Bill seeks to establish an Integrity Commission … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, residents of the Virgin Islands are reminded that they will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and creativity in the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission’s annual video competition. This year’s competition is held under the theme, “Accelerating Digital Transformation in challenging times” and was officially launched on May 17 in … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The V.I. Board of Education on Wednesday afternoon issued an order that directs the V.I. Dept. of Education and the V.I. Dept. of Health to come up with plans that fall within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines to host in-person graduation ceremonies for the Charlotte Amalie and Ivanna Eudora Kean … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM While a growing list of states have adjusted their mask mandates to reflect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s decision to ease restrictions for vaccinated people, Governor Albert Bryan said Monday that not only will the U.S. Virgin Islands’ mask mandate remain in place, the territory will be among the last jurisdictions … Continued
Premier Andrew Fahie has exercised his executive power to exempt the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) from the recently implemented increased wharfage fees, following backlash from many residents. This means that residents will no longer have to incur an increase in their electricity bill. This is according to a media release from the BVIEC on Wednesday … Continued
The Hill Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, said in a new interview that some Americans do not have a full understanding of the latest guidelines put forth by the federal government relative to mask wearing and coronavirus vaccines. “I think people are misinterpreting, thinking that this is a removal of a mask … Continued
NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Wednesday reported more coronavirus deaths in a single day than any other country at any time during the pandemic, while infections continued to spread through vast rural areas with weak health systems. The Health Ministry reported a record 4,529 deaths in the past 24 hours, driving India’s confirmed fatalities … Continued
Senior sources within the Government of the Virgin Islands have confirmed that Ms. Natalie Hodge is tipped to be the new BVI Tourist Board Film Commissioner. Her appointment is expected to take effect within the coming weeks. Ms. Hodge has served within the Government of the Virgin Islands most recently as Deputy Chief Information Officer … Continued
During the recent eight Sitting of the third Session of the forth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands on April 29th, the Fahie led administration passed a bill entitled “Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) (Amendment) Act, 2021”. The Bill “Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) (Amendment) Act, 2021” only now needing to be assented to by the … Continued
Key social and productive sectors within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture will receive more support thanks to the assignment of an additional Permanent Secretary. Effective Monday, May 17, Dr. Marcia Potter will serve as Permanent Secretary with responsibility for Education and Scholarship; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; Historical … Continued
